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Friends,
We're too loud to ignore.
On Saturday, millions of people came together for the youth-led
Climate Strike, the largest climate action the world has ever seen.
Here in Boston, over 7,000 people packed City Hall Plaza. In a busy
news week—and let's be
honest, they're all busy news weeks now—climate change dominated the
headlines.
The day after the strike, 350 Mass launched Charlie's Climate
Catastrophe Tour (see this Boston.com article). Our nine-foot-tall
Governor Charlie Baker puppet embarked on a statewide tour to the gas
leaks, compressor stations, and train stations that Baker's never
visited. If he won't take action on climate change, we'll hold him
accountable.
The eyes of the world are on the climate movement. We've got the
attention, the numbers, and the momentum. Let's translate that
energy into local victories. See below to find out how!
In solidarity,
Rosemary Mosco
Newsletter Volunteer
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Charlie's Climate Catastrophe Tour
Day of
Action—No
Eastie Substation: Join GreenRoots and 350 Mass
to urge protection for the people of East Boston and neighboring
communities from projects like Eversource’s high-voltage electric
transformer substation in a currently projected flood zone. This
action will start outside the Executive Office of Energy and
Environmental Affairs and end on the basketball courts of the American
Legion Park in East Boston for a POP-UP community celebration. Learn more here. Thu, Sep 26, 2 pm, Executive
Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs,
100 Cambridge St #900, Boston.
Transit Tour in Framingham: Demand better action on
public transportation from the Baker Administration on the commuter
rail and Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs)! Details and RSVP here. Thu, Sep 26, 7 am, 417
Waverly St, Framingham.
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Other 350 Mass News
Climate and Migration—A Deadly
Crisis: Join the Boston May Day Coalition and Better
Future Project for a discussion of the relationship between migration
and climate and how we can confront this crisis. See the Facebook event. Thu, Sep 26, 7-9
pm, 9A Hamilton Pl, Boston.
Mass Power Forward Environmental Justice &
Action Training—Strengthening Local Engagement in our Statewide
Campaign: Unitarian Universalists of Wellesley Hills, MCAN,
and others are co-sponsoring this Mass Power Forward Coalition
training on building power and achieving our Environmental Justice and
Action legislative priorities. Light refreshments at 6:30 pm; program
at 7 pm. See the Facebook event. Thu, Sep 26, 6:30-9 pm,
Unitarian Universalists of Wellesley Hills, 309 Washington St,
Wellesley.
Worcester Climate Strike: To close our month of
climate action, join us for a Worcester climate strike! More details
coming soon. See the Facebook event. Fri, Sep 27, noon-1 pm,
Worcester City Hall and Common, Worcester.
Honk Festival: All nodes are invited to join together
and march under the 350 Mass banner. Please send your node's desire to
participate and suggestions on parade activities to [email protected]. More info coming soon! Sun,
Oct 13, Davis Sq, Somerville.
Franklin 2050—The Climate Crisis: Join the
350 Mass Greater Franklin node for a free educational forum on the
climate crisis, its challenges, causes, effects and policy
implications. More details and RSVP here. Thu, Oct 17, 7-9 pm, Elks Lodge
#2136, 1077 Pond St, Franklin.
Here Comes The Sun—A Climate Cabaret: Enjoy a
fabulous night of theater, music, story, dance and a poem or two to
explore the climate crisis and celebrate the work of 350 Mass and
other groups. Learn more and buy tickets. Fri, Nov 15, 7:30-9:30
pm, Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main St, Gloucester.
Write a Letter to the Editor: 350 Mass members write
lots of letters to the editor, many of which get published! Here are
some recent letters:
Want to join
the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran to find out more!
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Other Climate Movement News
Affordable Housing as a Climate Solution: Are
you curious about how affordable housing is an effective climate
solution? Interested in learning how to take action in your community?
This is the first of a four-part webinar series hosted by MCAN, LISC,
and the Smart Growth Alliance on affordable housing as a climate
solution. Sign up here. Tue, Sep 24, 7-8 pm.
Active Hope—An Introduction to the Work that
Reconnects: How can we remain resilient, creative, and
empowered to act for the healing of our world? Drawing on The Work
That Reconnects, developed by teacher/activist Joanna Macy and others,
we'll explore the spiritual, emotional and intellectual aspects of
envisioning and creating a life-sustaining society. $20/$10
student/low-income. Get tickets here or contact Rosalie Anders.
Sat, Sep 28, 9 am-4 pm, First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 3
Church St, Cambridge (Harvard Sq).
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Solidarity Opportunities
Raise
Up Progressive Revenue Workshops: These workshops will
empower you to become a vocal advocate about the need for fair and
adequate revenue to address the many critical needs that require
additional state funding.
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Lexington Workshop: Sun, Sep 29, 1:30-4 pm, Cary
Memorial Library, Large Meeting Room, 1847 Massachusetts Ave,
Lexington.
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Brockton Workshop: Wed, Oct 2, 6-8 pm, Location
TBD. RSVP Anabel Santiago at [email protected].
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